Rate Case Radar

Q: Are there any changes with EDDM mailers

A: Structurally for EDDM specifically there are no changes. Generally, for Flats prices there are increased pricing, weight that apply.

Q: Just to confirm. No books for heavy printed matter refers to novels correct?

A: Likely a Novel would not meet eligibility requirements under the rule in 9.1.f Not contain books or other non-eligible matter. Such items may be mailed using another eligible service ( i.e., Media Mail, Library Mail, Ground Advantage, etc.).

Eligibility requirements for Heavy Printed Matter are as follows

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07184/new-mailingstandards-for-domestic-mailing-services-products

a. Meet the basic standards for USPS Marketing Mail in 0 and 3.0 and, for Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail, the additional standards in 703.1.0.

b. Not be used for “fulfillment purposes” ( e., the sending of items specifically purchased or requested by the customer of a mailer).

c. Weigh no more than 15

d. Exceed the standards of a flat by either weight or 3/4 ″

e. Meet the standards in 10.0 if prepared as a catalog.

f. Not contain books or other non-eligible Such items may be mailed using another eligible service ( i.e., Media Mail, Library Mail, Ground Advantage, etc.).

g. Meet a volume of at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds of pieces per mailing (except Heavy Printed Matter nonpresorted, non-discounted mailings).

h. Be marked under the corresponding standards in 3.5.1 to show the class of service and/or price paid.

i. Bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) and an Intelligent Mail matrix barcode (IMmb) as outlined in 2.0 and Publication 199, Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb)

Implementation Guide for Confirmation Services and Electronic Payment Systems. For details see PostalPro at https://postalpro.usps.com.

Q: How will low volume tubs mixed with sacks when doing forced saturation with the new 50 piece minimum work?

A: To be eligible for a specific rate (e.g. 5dg, 3dg) for sorting in standard flats in tubs for NON-Carrier Route Mail, a 50 piece minimum OR FULL tray would be required.

Requirements have not changed for Carrier Route (saturation rate) mail.

See standards-for-domestic-mailing-services-productshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07184/new-mailing-

Q: Will there be a new piece rate in the presort software to match to FCM 3 Digit Nonautomation Machinable letters?

A: As currently shown on Postal Explore July 2026 Price Change Proposed Price Files, Yes the 3dg price/rate for First Class Letters will be supported

https://pe.usps.com/pricechange/index

All Presorting products will also output the appropriate piece rate value. For example, BCC Presort will output ap.piece_rate 3 digit values as appropriate. ie: adding Automation 3 digit letters and Automation AADC Letters will no longer exist.

Q: SCF sort getting the 3-Digit rate for Marketing Mail Flats, does that apply to Marketing Mail Parcels as well?

A: As shown on Postal Explore July 2026 Proposed Price Change Files https://pe.usps.com/pricechange/index

Both Profit and Non Profit Marketing Parcels and USPS Marketing Mail Marketing Parcels will have a 3 digit rate.

Q: How will low volume tubs mixed with sacks when doing forced saturation with the new 50 piece minimum work?

A: To be eligible for a specific rate (e.g. 5dg, 3dg) for sorting in standard flats in tubs for NON-Carrier Route Mail, a 50 piece minimum OR FULL tray would be required.

Requirements have not changed for Carrier Route (saturation rate) mail.

See mailing-standards-for-domestic-mailing-services-productshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07184/new-

Q: Is there an estimated timeframe for the compliance (or a grace period) provided for the removal of the bundling in Marketing Flats? (similar to what they did for the NDC level removal.

A: At this time there is no grace period that has been communicated.

Q: Is there any grace period for a presort that was run prior to July 12 but will not mailed until after the new rate increase?

In the past the USPS allowed the sortation but the customer had to pay the higher rate, will that be true for this increase?

A: At this time we assume the USPS will remain with what they have done in the most recent rate case scenarios. Mailings would have to be finalized/verified and paid for prior to July 12th, but can be inducted into the mail stream after for current prices (typically they have to be completed dropping within aprox. 2 weeks). For new prices/sortations they may be presented and paid for prior to (typically 2 weeks before) but not inducted/dropped until after July 12th. We expect the USPS to release an Industry Alert with the finalized details likely in early June – usually with a subject line of “INFORMATIONAL- Update – Plant-

Verified Drop Shipment Updates”.

Example of what might be expected if we take from what was sent in the past:

In conjunction with the price change occurring on July 12, 202c, Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) mailings will be verified and accepted as follows:

Current Prices— PVDS mailings verified and paid for on or before July 12, 202c, using the current prices will be accepted at destination entry postal facilities through Monday, July 2c, 202c, when presented using eInduction® or eVS® processes or with appropriate

verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or PS Form 8017).

New Prices — PVDS mailings may be verified and paid for beginning June 28, 202c, using the new prices, provided the shipments, when presented using eInduction® or eVS®, USPS Ship or with appropriate verification and payment documentation (PS Form 8125 or PS Form 8017), are not deposited at destination entry postal facilities before July 12, 202c.

Mailers must enter a Mail Arrival Date on all documentation that is on or after January 12, 202c.

Q: When does BCC anticipate having the BCC MM ready for users with the July rate increase?

A: We are unable to provide exact timelines as development is still in progress, but are working hard to release all products as early as possible, prior to rate case.

Q: When will Mail Manager allow a toggle for sorts mailing before / after a rate case is in effect?

A: There is a feature request for Mail Manager to toggle by date. This is tracked under MM-16704. We do not have an ETA on when Mail Manager will support this.

Q: Will there be any CIN code changes or new codes specific to FCM letters with adding the 3dgt sorting

A: There is no 3-digit sortation in FCM letters. The ADC sortation level will be replaced with an SCF sortation level. This level will get a 3-digit rate. In general, the CIN for these removed A/ADC sortation levels will stay the same but the human readable text will change from A/ADC to SCF. For example: AADC Trays for FCM Letters – Automation is currently 245 FCM LTR AADC BC. In July, this will change to SCF Trays with a CIN of 245 FCM LTR SCF BC.

Q: I heard rumors about a .dat editor being added to IMSB tool, did that come up at NPF?

A: This is not something we’re aware of.

Q: Do you know the intent behind making BPM over 3 lbs (presorted) more competitive than HPM?

A: We’re not aware of specifically why the USPS has sent the rate signals at certain rate levels compared to others.

Q: Can I assume this is being recorded and a link will be provided? Also, when will the Linux Presort software update be made available? Thank you for the information

A; Yes this is being recorded and will be shared with everyone. Yes Presort Linux version will be made available. We are unable to provide exact timelines as development is still in progress, but are working hard to release all products as early as possible, prior to rate case.

Q: How will presort handle marketing mail flats from 20-24 ounces? How would we process the non-carrier route pieces?

A: BCC Presort will handle sorting over and under 20oz flat pieces in regular schemes along assuming all sort levels are turned on (ie: carrier route, automation, non automation).

However, over 20oz can only sort to carrier route levels. If you were to have packages on pallets scheme, anything over 20oz that does not sort to a carrier route level would fall out of the scheme and potentially out of the job and not sort unless another scheme/entry point were present to sort to at a carrier route level.

Other schemes to consider: STD, CART Sacks on Pallets or Presort Scheme: STD, CART Flats in Sacks. Keeping in mind that certain entry points may be required such as DDU’s with these types of sacked schemes.

It may be more difficult when doing an auto-dimension job to diagnose pieces that do not sort because of weight being over 20 oz. Keeping this rule in mind when having mixed weights especially over 20oz will be very important.

Q: Will the thickness maximum for Marketing Mail flats be increased as well?

A: No

Q: The current Notice123 table for Marketing Mail, Commercial Letters, Automation does not include 3-digt rate level, but I thought your slide with example restructuring shows both 3-digit and and AADC for current. Can you explain?

A: In the example during the webinar the example listed flats which does currently include 3 digit and ADC. ADC will be replaced with SCF and receive a 3dg rate.

For Marketing Mail Letters there is currently no 3dg automation sortation or rate, however that will change. A/ADC will be removed and SCF sortation and 3dg rates will replace A/ADC.

Q: Do you believe that all ADC mail can be transferred to 3D and that a very limited amount will fall to mixed? The ADC level would have been 3D qualified to begin with if the densities were present.

A: The USPS has tried to align the labeling lists and much of the ADC should be aligned to SCF sortations however there likely will be some that will not completely align in some areas. It is expected that most of what was going ADC should go to an SCF level and get a 3dg rate.

Q: Can we share the “RATE IMPACT” slide with our team?

A: This will be in the recording that you will receive which you can share with your team. You can also find the proposed prices and change log which is helpful listed here if it’s helpful https://pe.usps.com/pricechange/index

If you missed the webinar here is the recording link ** ADD RECORDING LINK**

To sign up for the next webinar in June please go to https://bccsoftware.com/rate-case-radar-july-2026/